RX330 severely overheated
Pit Crew
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From: TX
So, sell it to Carmax or trade it in to stick someone else unsuspecting with your problem???
Lexus Champion
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From: FL
But nobody is obligated to hold on to a car if they feel it can't be trusted to be reliable any more.
Intermediate
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From: MA
Unfortunately, with the new tires, "tune up", plus the firestone bill I'd estimate they have spent $3k in the past 2 weeks on it. I doubt carmax would offer much more than that.
I have another sister with a different 2006 RX330. I'm going to recommend they replace their thermostat housing as preventative maintenance.
I have another sister with a different 2006 RX330. I'm going to recommend they replace their thermostat housing as preventative maintenance.
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Dealerships are bad, but I think the franchise auto repair shops are worse.
And, yes, advise your other sis to *at least* check the condition of the housing and monitor it and the coolant level frequently.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jan 2021
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From: AL
Replace that housing NOW!
Take it from someone who learned the hard way, do not let another sunrise set before you replace that plastic thermostat housing. I had one crack, lose the coolant, and the engine ran hot, destroying the internals. A rebuilt engine later it’s back on the road, but like the TV ad said about oil filters back in the 70’s, ‘pay me now or pay me later.’
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Take it from someone who learned the hard way, do not let another sunrise set before you replace that plastic thermostat housing. I had one crack, lose the coolant, and the engine ran hot, destroying the internals. A rebuilt engine later it’s back on the road, but like the TV ad said about oil filters back in the 70’s, ‘pay me now or pay me later.’
Replaced mine when I bought the car and 3 years later it already feels like it's dried out brittle.
Really thinking they may not be safe more than 3 years or so in hot climates from the condition of mine already...
-> Thank you for reminding me as I will be ordering a new OEM from bellsouthlexus on ebay before I travel for the holidays.
Last edited by Margate330; Oct 26, 2021 at 09:39 PM.
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